Troy-Bilt RZT 50 manual Tire Maintenance, Using the Transmission Bypass Rods, Tractor Creeping

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TIRE MAINTENANCE

Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper inflation will shorten the service life of a tire. See the tire side wall for proper inflation pressures. Observe the following guidelines:

•Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

•Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Have a qualified tire mechanic inspect and service the tire.

USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS

If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmis- sions are equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances.

WARNING: Do not tow the tractor, even with the bypass rod engaged. Serious transmission damage will result from doing so.

•From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the transmission bypass rods. See Figure 25.

IMPORTANT: The tractor will not drive with the bypass rods in the engage position.

TRACTOR CREEPING

Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive control levers are opened out in the neutral position.

If after operating the tractor for some time, it begins to creep while in the neutral position, adjust the transmission control rods as follows.

•Place the front of the tractor against an immovable object (e.g. wall, post, etc.).

•Jack up the rear of the tractor so that both rear wheels are approximately one inch of the ground.

•With the engine running at high idle and the drive control levers opened out in the neutral position, and the parking brake disengaged, check the rear wheels for rotation.

•If only one wheel is rotating, locate the transmis- sion control rod beneath the frame at the front of the rear tire. If both wheels rotate, locate both control rods. See Figure 26.

RH

 

Transmission

 

 

 

 

Internal

 

 

Control Rod

 

 

 

 

Cotter Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RH Transmission

Bypass Rod

Figure 25

Pull out Bypass Rod Then Lower In Slot

Keyhole

Slot

Ferrule

Transmission

Control Arm

Figure 26

• Remove the internal cotter

pin securing

the

ferrule to the transmission

control arm

and

•Pull one rod toward the front of the tractor until the flange on the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame assembly.

•Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so the rod flange is against the front of the frame bracket.

•Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass rod.

•After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. Lift the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger circular opening of the keyhole, then release the rod.

withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop.

If it does not, contact your authorized Troy-Bilt

Service Dealer.

• If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down

the control rod as necessary to align with the hole

in the transmission control arm. Re-insert the

ferrule into the hole in the control arm and secure

with the internal cotter pin.

• If necessary, repeat the previous two steps to

adjust the other transmission control rod.

• Lower the tractor and remove the jack.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTractor Preparation Table of ContentsPosition the Rear Bumper Connect the BatteryLower the Deck Discharge Chute General Operation Safe Operation PracticesDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service Deck Height Indicator Park Brake Safety Decals and LabelsHands and Feet Safety Graphic Mower Deck Throttle Control Indicator Located on Left ConsoleSafety Decals and Labels Customer Support Recording Model and Serial NumberCopy the model number here Copy the serial number here Slope Gauge Controls and Features Power Take-Off PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Not Seen Deck Height IndexHourHour Meter Features Hour Meter/Indicator PanelIndicator Panel Features Fuel Tank CapChoke Control Throttle ControlParking Brake Engagement Lever Rear Bumper Not ShownSafety Interlock System General SafetyOperation Before Operating Your TractorStarting the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Practice Operation Initial USE Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Driving the Tractor ForwardTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseStopping the Tractor Executing a Zero TurnDriving on Slopes Operating the PTOChecking the Safety Interlock Circuits Using the Mower DeckAdjusting the Operators Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Engine Maintenance MaintenanceHydrostatic Transmission Maintenance General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance Charging the BatteryBattery Storage Servicing Electrical SystemUsing the Transmission Bypass Rods Tire MaintenanceTractor Creeping Transmission Drive Belt Tractor High Speed TrackingTractor Storage Using a fuel stabilizerIf storing the tractor for 30 days or more Emptying the fuel systemDeck Removal Mower DeckReleasing belt tension with the idler pulley Rolling the belt off the PTO pulleyUsing the idler pulley to tension the belt Deck InstallationRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Side to Side Leveling Leveling the Mower DeckFront to Back Leveling Deck Maintenance Adjusting the Gauge WheelsUsing the Deck Wash System Cleaning the Spindle PulleysDeck Lubrication Mower Blade CareReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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